Indigenous Idaho Alliance

04/06/2026

attention community:

community talking circles on housing + survivor experiences are coming up and this is your invite to be in the room (or the virtual room.)

we’re talking about what it feels like to navigate housing systems as survivors, advocates, and community. the barriers, the brilliance, the truth of it all.

two circles:
april 15, 5:30pm — survivors/experiencers
april 16, 11am — providers + advocates

here’s the good part:
• food will be there (because we don’t gather hungry)
• survivor/experiencer participants get a $50 stipend + gas support
• small, confidential, intentional space: not a crowd, a circle

this is about storytelling, connection, and shifting what support actually looks like. if you’ve been holding, navigating, or building something, we want your voice.

RSVP: [email protected]
in person (boise) + virtual options available

come sit with us.

04/03/2026

If you are a fabric/textile/quilt artist, there is a call by one of our local partner organizations to come be part of community.

03/20/2026

Regarding the shocking allegations recently published in The New York Times detailing sexual misconduct by one of the most influential labor leaders in U.S. history and the statement issued by civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, we at Indigenous Idaho Alliance (IIA) are heartbroken. We stand with all survivors of sexual violence. We believe those who come forward and support mechanisms for healing and accountability.

More than half of all Native women in the United States experience sexual violence in their lifetime; one in three experience r**e. Sexual violence against Indigenous women has long been used as a tool of colonial violence and conquest. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence and you are seeking help or resources, please visit our partner Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence at https://idahocoalition.org/get-help.

For more information, visit:
the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center at https://www.niwrc.org/resources/topic/sexual-violence.

IIA also acknowledges that the Farmworkers Movement was never about one man — it was built by thousands who fought for justice. IIA stands in solidarity with farmworker communities and honors those who came before us. Through their sacrifices, courage, and organizing, they built a Movement capable of shifting power and changing material conditions.

03/10/2026

learn something today - Matriarchy is not feminism.

03/03/2026

It’s official! Seven Arrows Powwow is on its way and coming in hot! We hope to see you all there!🤩

03/03/2026

01/28/2026

Support a Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) youth getting to Boston + DC

Creating opportunities for young Native students to see the world, learn how our systems work, and imagine themselves inside in the future is crucial. Monroe is Nimiipuu youth with a big heart and deep curiosity. She has a growing interest in gender-based violence prevention, MMIP, and caring for her community. This summer, she has the opportunity to travel to Boston, MA and Washington, DC on an educational trip, and we’re helping make that possible.

One of these photos captures a powerful moment with Bree Black Horse, reflecting Monroe’s desire to learn, ask questions, and understand how advocacy and justice work in the real world.

She’s an avid stick gamer, always helping out, endlessly curious; Our goal is $1,500. Small gifts add up and make access possible.

If you’re able, please support via Venmo (or message us for a more private way to give)

Qe’ci’yew’yew!

01/27/2026

we non-violent.
we match energy.

01/17/2026

POP-UP OPEN HOUSE ✨

We’re cleaning house and sharing the love. Indigenous Idaho Alliance is hosting a pop-up open house with lots of good stuff we’d rather give away than store forever.

Coats, youth fashion, toys, and a little bit of everything in between. we invite our Native relatives to come by, bring a friend, take what you need, and say hi.

📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ 12–5pm
📍 812 W Franklin Street, Boise

If you’re feeling abundant and want to give back, donations are welcome: 💙 Venmo:

We’re also still looking for new or gently used baby items, plus diapers and formula for families in our community.

No RSVP. No pressure. Just community care, generosity, and making winter a little easier.

01/17/2026

Our story celebration night was magic. ✨

Over 50 relatives, littles, aunties, educators, and community storytellers packed into the Linen Building to welcome Shoshone-Paiute author Antoinette Cavanaugh and her beautiful bilingual book Tammi’ tetevini, “Ne Hakannai Kimmakkante?”.

We ate, listened, and laughed together. We held space for big questions from our young readers and our grown ones too. The room felt soft and bright in that way only community can make it.

If you joined us, thank you for bringing your full selves. If you couldn’t make it, we hope to see you at the next gathering. And please continue connecting with Antoinette & Norm Cavanaugh, two of our community’s most respected Indigenous storytellers and knowledge keepers. Their work is a grounding reminder that our languages and our futures are still very much alive.

To support IIA’s cultural + language programming, we welcome contributions at:
Venmo
PayPal [email protected]

The world is heavy, but nights like this remind us: story is medicine, and community is how we survive it. 🌿

12/10/2025

🌲 IIA Holiday Drive – Community Support Needed 🌲

We’re caring for a humble elder sibling pair in our community. Their requests are simple, practical, and rooted in daily comfort. We’re gathering:

* Extra-wide easy-on Skechers (Men’s 10.5–11)
* Cozy Sweater, (women’s 2XL)
* Lightweight dishes + flatware (elder-friendly)
* Socks: Women’s & Men’s 10.5/Large
* Quilted or Plush Blankets
* 2 small space heaters
* Basic coffee maker
* Insulated coffee mugs
* Soft towels, nonslip bath mats, easy-grip kitchen tools

🍼 We’re also supporting a young relative expecting a baby girl in January. She requested: gently used or new baby care items, new baby clothes, diapers, formula, and an unused car seat.

Drop-off:
Tomorrow, Thursday, 10am-3pm
Friday, 11am–2pm
For alternative week drop-off - DM us
IIA Office: 812 W Franklin Street, Downtown Boise

We keep each other warm.
If you’d like to sponsor items: Venmo

12/08/2025

Indigenous Idaho Alliance presents a special celebration of Shoshone-Paiute author Antoinette Cavanaugh and her new bilingual children’s book, Tammi’ tetevini, “Ne Hakannai Kimmakkante?”

Join us for an evening of story, Western Shoshoni language, and community. We’re creating a warm space for families, aunties, educators, and young readers to gather in culture and connection. January 15, 6:00PM, Linen Building in Boise

What to Expect: Welcome, Reading in Western Shoshoni & English, Conversation + Q&A, Book signing (books available for purchase), Light snacks + community time

About Antoinette: A Shoshone-Paiute scholar from Owyhee, NV, Antoinette is a PhD candidate at UNR with degrees from Boise State and UNR in education and human development.

This event is free + open to the public. Donations to support IIA’s cultural programming are welcome: Venmo:
PayPal: mailto:[email protected]